Every year on October 17 International Poverty Eradication Day is observed. The day is observed every year since 1993 and it aims to promote awareness about the need to eradicate poverty especially in the developing countries.
This year marks the 27th anniversary of the declaration by the General Assembly, in its resolution of 1992, of 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
“The day presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty, a chance for them to make their concerns heard, and a moment to recognize that poor people are the first ones to fight against poverty. Participation of the poor themselves has been at the center of the Day’s celebration since its very beginning,” the United Nations said on its website.
History and Significance of International Poverty Eradication Day
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was first officially celebrated by the UN in 1993, many people around the world celebrated the day annually on October 17 since 1987.
Various non-profits and community charities support the Day for the Eradication of Poverty by actively calling for country leaders and governments to prioritize fight against poverty as a central part of foreign policy. Other activities may include signing “Call to action” petitions, organizing concerts and cultural events, and holding interfaith gatherings that may include a moment of silence.
World Anaesthesia Day 2019: Date, significance and history of the day
